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Peak cycling. Cycle routes, active travel news & local exploring in the Peak District edges of Derbyshire, Cheshire & Greater Manchester, where Stockport meets the High Peak • by Anthony 👋 peaksandpuddles.com
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The Mam Tor, Castleton problem needs more than fines, boulders on verges and beefed-up parking restrictions. We need investment in long term, appealing, affordable alternatives to actively reduce the number of cars ever entering the National Park. @jon4highpeak.bsky.social @peakdistrict.bsky.social

submitted 17 hours ago • 2 comments

In fact, since the A555 was meant to open Spring 2018 before being delayed, I could’ve really said 7 years… I wrote to the council, councillors and MP yesterday asking for an update.

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

It’s now 6 years 4 months since the extended A555 & cycleway opened and @stockportcouncil.bsky.social still haven’t solved the 400 metre gap linking it to Middlewood Way. Not even any public proposals. The lack of safe ‘active’ alternative is hurting all road users, our productivity, our wellbeing.

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

This would be amazing on the Edale line. Last summer I was turned away because the bike space was already full.

submitted 4 days ago • 2 comments

Hazel catkins zinging, hills of the Peak brooding, along the Peak Forest Canal today. I just love this moment when our land breaks its slumber.

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Beautiful Saturday for a bike ride?

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Has anyone ventured up the Brickworks climb recently and is it rather spoiled as I expect by diverted traffic due to the B5470 Macc Rd closure? So far I’ve just avoided it on purpose. B5470 looks closed for the foreseeable so thinking I should probably add a note to the route guide.

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Kinder looking cold. I know, maybe sometime this year I’ll post cycling content.

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Statement from Walk Ride GM on the comments made by Andrew Gywnne MP and local councillors about a local campaigner

submitted 22 days ago • 2 comments

Wales’ 20mph speed limit is delivering incredible results: ✅ 100 fewer deaths/serious injuries on 20 & 30mph roads ✅ 35% drop in road casualties (Jul–Sep 2024 vs. same period in 2023) ✅ Lowest casualty rate for this period since 1979 The data is clear: slower speeds save lives. 🔗 bbc.in/4aGd72h

submitted 32 days ago • 3 comments

What a day. It blows my mind that you can get to these views on a £2 bus from Stockport. Details below...

submitted 37 days ago • 2 comments

There is a petition for a footpath to be created between Forge Manor and the schools on Buxton Road, Chinley. @whaleychronicle.bsky.social @peaksandpuddles.com @paultattam.bsky.social @peakdistrict.bsky.social You can access it here democracy.derbyshire.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

Cool snowy scenes of the Peak District are just a 5-10 minute walk off a bus route from Stockport or train from Manchester. But try telling that to the Mam Tor carbrains.

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

White over the Peak: snow scenes from Eaves Knoll, New Mills Go for a walk in the snow without getting cold in 37 photos from a white-over Eaves Knoll, giving 360-views of our frozen Peak District hills. www.peaksandpuddles.com/blog/2025/01...

submitted 52 days ago • 0 comments

Peak District National Park Authority opening up possibility of voluntary redundancy to all employees due to financial shortfall. Happy new year…! Please see that government funds our National Parks properly @jon4highpeak.bsky.social. (Or give them more powers to raise themselves?)

submitted 56 days ago • 0 comments

Not going to be able to walk, cycle or jog length of Mersey in Manchester for a while. Other image is a breach on one of the golf courses.

submitted 57 days ago • 4 comments

Well I was in bed by 11pm but it seems the River Goyt has woken up with a major hangover.

submitted 61 days ago • 3 comments

2024 year in review. Rode a bike a bit. 2025 aims: do that again but more.

submitted 62 days ago • 2 comments

Stopped to drop off a parcel while passing a little parade of shops and there was actually proper cycle parking. It’s not hard is it!

submitted 62 days ago • 0 comments

When the skies finally cleared around Kinder Scout yesterday.

submitted 62 days ago • 0 comments

In GM, we are not just keeping the £2 cap on single bus fares in 2025. From Sunday, we are turning it into a “Hopper” fare so you can travel on multiple buses within the hour. 👍🏻 More here: bit.ly/4gU2OK2 1/4

submitted 63 days ago • 13 comments

A burst of sunset between the clouds beyond Cobden Edge… …throwing a golden blaze behind, across Cown Edge. I love little moments like that.

submitted 64 days ago • 0 comments

Boxing Day both sides of Marple ridge. Beautiful in its own way. Not joining the masses, just trying to politely get around them to feed the cat on the other side!

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

New Mills cycle parking availability update today. Not ideal for shopping locally and sustainably two days before Christmas…

submitted 70 days ago • 2 comments

An absolute cracker of a lane on the edge of Greater Manchester. www.peaksandpuddles.com/cycle-routes...

submitted 71 days ago • 1 comment